Following four wins in a row, Manchester United are all set to welcome Fulham FC at Old Trafford tonight. The Red Devils made a poor start in the season, but since some of the key players returned from injury, they have got their form back. The four successive wins get Manchester United closer to the top four, as they are only five points behind the top four.
Fulham FC, on the other hand, are struggling in the mid-table. They stand in 12th with 29 points after 25 games. They suffered a defeat against Aston Villa last week and are now desperate to get back on the winning track with the match against Manchester United.
Stats & Facts
- Manchester United are still unbeaten in 2024 despite having a poor start in the season.
- The last time Manchester United lost to Fulham was in 2009. Since then, the Red Devils have been unbeaten in their last 16 league games against Fulham.
- Old Trafford has been a fortress for Manchester United against Fulham. They have lost only one of their last 16 home games against Fulham in the Premier League. The only home defeat came in 2003 when Fulham beat Man United under Chris Coleman.
- Man United won only two of their eight games during December and January. But the Red Devils have won all their four league matches in February.
- Away records for Fulham FC have been very poor this season. They have secured only 7 points from the possible 29.
Team News
Injuries have been a massive factor for Manchester United throughout the season. They struggled much without some key players, such as Lisandro Martinez, Casemiro, Varane, and so on. However, when these players returned, Man United’s performance changed dramatically.
Unfortunately, Man United will miss several players ahead of tonight’s clash against Fulham. Rasmus Hojlund, who has been the youngest player in the history of Premier League history to score six consecutive matches, will be out of the squad due to a minor injury. In an official statement, Man United confirmed Rasmus Hojlund will be out of the squad for a few weeks.
Luke Shaw also picked up a muscle injury, which will keep him out of the team for three weeks. Man United will also miss the service of Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Lisandro Martinez, Tyrell Malacia, Anthony Martial, and Mason Mount due to their respective injury.
As for Fulham, Joao Palhinha is ineligible due to his two-game suspension. The visitors will be without Raul Jimenez, Kenny Tete, and Armando Broja due to their injuries.
Possible Lineup for Man United:
Onana; Dalot, Varane, Maguire, Lindelof; Casemiro, Mainoo; Antony, Fernandes, Garnacho; Rashford
Possible Lineup for Fulham:
Leno; Castagne, Diop, Ream, Robinson; Cairney, Iwobi; De Cordova-Reid, Pereira, Willian; Muniz
Prediction: Man United 3-1 Fulham
The injury of Rasmus Hojlund is an absolute loss for Manchester United. In his absence, Marcus Rashford must step forward to help Manchester United in taking an early lead.
With the back of four wins in the league, the Red Devils are now in a good rhythm. As the home team, they should win tonight’s game against Fulham FC and go closer to the top four.
Betfair Odds
Man United: 1.70
Draw: 4.23
Fulham: 4.67
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